Ms. Michelle is from Cape Town, South Africa, and comes with 25 years of international experience in early childhood education. She is a passionate and seasoned educator whose journey began in her home country of South Africa. 
Alongside her loyal travel companion, her dog Rada, she brings her warmth, creativity, and expertise to classrooms across Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Outside the classroom, she enjoys scrapbooking, arts and crafts, reading, and swimming. A firm advocate for learning through play, Ms. Michelle has completed the Reggio Emilia course as well as gained experience using the IB PYP curriculum and integrating their principles into her practice. Her classroom environments are intentionally designed to reflect children’s interests and ideas, promoting collaboration, creativity, and purposeful exploration.